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I need a plasma cutter
Posted on 4/10/16 at 4:41 pm
Posted on 4/10/16 at 4:41 pm
Well...maybe not need as much I want one. Not planning on cutting thick arse aluminum or anything crazy. Just something to speed up some weekend projects. Also, there are some things I just can't do with my chop some and I try to minimize my use of my Metabo because that thing scares me. I am not married to a brand as I have Lincoln and Hobart welders.
Recommendations?
Recommendations?
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Posted on 4/10/16 at 5:19 pm to stout
I bought a Lotos LTP5000 about 6 months ago. I've used it a handful of times and it works great. You need an air drier as well so you dont use up your consumables quickly . I bought mine on eBay for 329 with free shipping. The same model at Home Depot is 460
Posted on 4/10/16 at 5:40 pm to pdubya76
Never heard of that brand.
I was looking at Miller because I know they make some good cutters but for that price I could buy Hypertherm which are the best in the business.
Looking at this one
I was looking at Miller because I know they make some good cutters but for that price I could buy Hypertherm which are the best in the business.
Looking at this one
Posted on 4/10/16 at 5:58 pm to stout
Cut master 42 or 52
You also need a compressor or a cylinder of nitrogen
You also need a compressor or a cylinder of nitrogen
This post was edited on 4/10/16 at 5:59 pm
Posted on 4/10/16 at 6:05 pm to stout
I have a Thermal Dynamics but not sure of the model number. It will cut 1-1/4" steel without a problem. It probably gets more use than our torch.
Posted on 4/10/16 at 6:07 pm to highcotton2
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It will cut 1-1/4"
Are you building battleships?
This post was edited on 4/10/16 at 6:09 pm
Posted on 4/10/16 at 6:12 pm to stout
Posted on 4/10/16 at 6:21 pm to stout
Those are both good brands. Why wouldn't you just use OA (unless you just want a new toy)?
As for replacing the cutoff saw, get a handheld bandsaw. Milwaukee and Dewalt have good ones, but the big one at Harbor Freight is also decent. The damn wall is black behind where I use my cutoff saw. Bandsaws have lots of advantages
As for replacing the cutoff saw, get a handheld bandsaw. Milwaukee and Dewalt have good ones, but the big one at Harbor Freight is also decent. The damn wall is black behind where I use my cutoff saw. Bandsaws have lots of advantages
Posted on 4/10/16 at 6:31 pm to stout
I shopped a good bit and the Lotos got pretty good reviews. I couldn't see spending 1500 on something I don't use often. I do have a Hobart mig welder and it's been flawless . I bought the plasma to cut steel plate and expanded metal for a smoker I am building.
Posted on 4/10/16 at 6:34 pm to Hammertime
As far as cutoff saws I have a Dewalt 872 cold cut saw that uses a carbide blade. You can cut solid 1" bar stock and the piece will not even be hot when you are cutting. Does not "lead" like a friction saw. Cuts very square. A good band saw also has its place.
Posted on 4/10/16 at 6:45 pm to Hammertime
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Why wouldn't you just use OA
I live in BFE and if I run out in the middle of a project it's PITA to worry about a refill. Plus, it's just easier to not have to worry about bottles.
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get a handheld bandsaw.
That's great for angle and flat bar but I figure the plasma will be great for all projects like one I am working on now with angle, diamond plate, and sheets of expanded metal.
Posted on 4/10/16 at 6:55 pm to pdubya76
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I couldn't see spending 1500 on something I don't use often.
I get that.
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I shopped a good bit and the Lotos got pretty good reviews.
Looking at their reviews on Amazon and it seems sketchy a little to me. They are all well-written reviews like they were paid for by the company or something. All of them are 5 stars and written like magazine articles. Weird.
Glad your's works for you and thanks for the recommendation.
Posted on 4/10/16 at 7:22 pm to stout
Get a metabo
Posted on 4/10/16 at 7:30 pm to JAB528
Read my OP again. Have one. Don't care for it.
Posted on 4/10/16 at 7:44 pm to pdubya76
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I couldn't see spending 1500 on something I don't use often.
Sheeeeeeeeit. I'd have less than half the tools I do now if I felt like that...
Posted on 4/10/16 at 8:04 pm to stout
I have a Hypertherm that 30 that I've never had any trouble with. If you are working with sheet metal, it is almost indispensable. Stainless sheet is a pain without one.
Posted on 4/10/16 at 8:09 pm to stout
hear great things about hypotherm.
thats it, thats all I know.
thats it, thats all I know.
Posted on 4/10/16 at 8:25 pm to stout
ESAB make a good plasma and the consumables are pretty reasonable. Lots of models to choose from but I would stay clear of hypotherm
Posted on 4/10/16 at 8:36 pm to stout
For aluminum sheet and plate use a skil saw with a carbide blade. It'll cut cleaner and straighter than you ever will with a torch.
I'd just get a Hobart plasma cutter for weekend projects. You'll be fine with that. They get good reviews and will last long enough.
I'd just get a Hobart plasma cutter for weekend projects. You'll be fine with that. They get good reviews and will last long enough.
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